POSITION- Chef Manager, Full Time - Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months

• Make a difference in the lives of our residents with one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Located in Bruce, Canberra
• Full time (Fixed term ) position available!

About the role

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and oversees the preparation of daily meals and beverages for residents that meets the individual needs of residents including special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific requirements
• Maintains high levels of satisfaction with food services within the home  and for the cafe by ensuring all meals prepared and served are fresh, well presented, appetising and aromatic.
•  Is the key point of contact for external food safety authorities
•  Accountable for ensuring the Calvary National Choice menu is implemented as per the Menu Cycle Plan outlined in the Calvary National Dining and Nutrition Guide.
• Required to attend case conferencing with families to ensure that resident dietary requirements / meal choices are met and resident food forum meetings as required
•  Meet regularly with the Clinical Leadership Team to ensure resident dietary requirements are reviewed and appropriate clinical/dietary interventions are documented as required.
•  Accountable for ensuring residents IDDSI, special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific meals are catered for.
•  Implement a system to monitor and continuously improve food service.
•  Ensures all catering equipment is maintained in accordance with WHS requirements, manufacturer’s guidelines, the Food Act, and food handling regulations and guidelines.
•  Communicates equipment breakdowns and malfunctions as well as providing recommendations for equipment up-grading and replacement to Management.
•  Ensures the cleaning schedules and ongoing cleaning practices (including spillage cleaning) are adhered to in accordance with the Calvary National Food Safety Program.
•  Actively monitors all areas relating to the hospitality environment as work is performed, ensuring that any hazards (e.g. spills, breaks) are addressed promptly and areas are kept clean and slip free.

About you

• Significant experience in a similar role in the residential care or health care sectors.
•  Knowledge of the various legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to the catering service within the residential care sector.
•  Working knowledge of menu planning, ordering, managing stock levels, IDDSI, staff supervision and allergen management.
•  Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum)
•  Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Health Care Competencies)
•  Current National Police Check
•  Statutory Declaration re: Criminal History and suitability for employment
•  Current valid Australia Work Rights
•  Experience in an Aged Care environment

For further information please contact Jo Ramadge Email Jo.Ramadge@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role .